Beloved LB Thomas Davis says he's done with Panthers after 14 seasons

Updated: Jan 10, 2019 - 12:34 PM

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Beloved LB Thomas Davis says he's done with Panthers after 14 seasons

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Beloved Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Thomas Davis said in a tweet Wednesday night that the team decided to go in a different direction and he will not be returning next season.

An emotional Thomas Davis says the Panthers informed him they’re going in a different direction. Says he is not retiring & feels like he “has way too much football left in him to walk away.”

Davis, 35, has been in the NFL for 14 seasons and has never played anywhere else but Charlotte.

“I've loved and cherished every moment we've had in Carolina and Carolina's always going to be home for me and my family, but I'm not retiring,” he said.

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Davis’ contract with the Panthers was up after the 2018 season. He said he "has way too much football left in him to walk away.”

He hopes to play for another team, but it is uncertain which team will pick him up.

Davis will become an unrestricted free agent when the new league year begins on March 13.

"I just want to thank the Carolina Panthers," Davis said. "I want to thank my teammates -- you guys have been amazing. Fourteen very special years that I will always remember, that I will always cherish. To Panther nation, I cannot thank you guys enough for the love and support."